1. How to Choose a Professional and ReliableExport agentThe company?

It is recommended to filter agency companies based on the following dimensions:

• Industry Experience Verification: Please provide export cases of similar products in the past three years to verify their experience in handling furniture standard projects such as ASTM F2057 in the United States and EN 12521 in the European Union.
• Qualification System Review: Must possess AEO Customs Advanced Certification, and it is recommended to choose those who also hold FIATA, WCA, etc.International logisticsAgency for alliance membership
• Assessment of service network: The focus is on evaluating the customs clearance capabilities at the destination port, particularly the localized handling capacity for emerging markets in Southeast Asia (such as Vietnam's new HS code classification rules to be implemented in 2025).

2. What special certifications are required for the export of wooden furniture in 2025?

Updates to Compliance Requirements for Major Export Markets in 2025:

• The European market: To enforce the EPD environmental declaration (EU 2023/1464), a product carbon footprint report must be provided.
• North American market: California CARB certification extended nationwide, formaldehyde emissions must be ≤0.05ppm.
• Emerging Markets: ASEAN countries generally require FSC forest certification, and Myanmar will additionally mandate timber traceability documentation starting from 2025.

III. How to avoid cargo damage and delays during transportation?

It is recommended to adopt three - level protection measures:

• Packaging standards:
  • Frame furniture must be packaged with moisture-proof film + honeycomb board composite material.
  • The moisture content of solid wood products must be controlled at 12%±2%, and a humidity indicator card should be placed inside the packaging.
• Transportation Plan:
  • Preferably choose a constant temperature container (within the 20-25℃ range).
  • Insure shipments valued over $50,000 with Institute Cargo Clauses A coverage.

IV. How to handleAnti-dumpingTax and trade barriers?

Key Early Warning Items for 2025:

• US Market: The anti-dumping duty on bedroom furniture (HS 94035090) remains at 198.08%. It is recommended to provide triple-certified certificates of origin for transshipment via Vietnam.
• The European market: The newly implemented CBAMThe carbon tariffsThe mechanism requires the reporting of embodied carbon emissions in the product.
• Dealing with tactics.: It is recommended to establish an export product database to promptly update tariff rate changes of HTS codes in major markets.

V. How to ControlExport agentComprehensive cost?

Cost optimization is achieved through the following approaches:

• Logistics solutions: Combine the use of China-Europe Railway Express (transit time: 18-22 days) with LCL (Less than Container Load) shipping (suitable for cargo volume <5CBM).
• Tax optimization：By leveraging the RCEP rules of origin accumulation, secondary processing in ASEAN countries can qualify for tariff reductions.
• Fund Management: Choosing an agency company that provides supply chain finance can extend the payment term to 90-120 days.

(Note: The data in this article is compiled based on publicly available policies before March 2025. For specific operations, please refer to the latest regulations and professional advice from agencies. For the export of special craft products such as lacquer furniture, it is recommended to consult the Cultural Relics Exit Administration Measures separately.)